Like most consumers, I had heard of responsible shopping and labels like Fair Trade. They had some meaning to me but until recently, I didn’t have the whole picture. With environmental issues there is just so much to be educated on when it come to the supply chain, social impact, and sustainable products. In this […]
Green Living
Green living ideas, eco friendly cleaning tips, eco friendly home ideas, and going green tips for the eco-friendly family and eco friendly kids.
How to Attract Birds to Your Yard
Bird watching can be a fun family activity. Children tend to love wildlife and encouraging an appreciation of nature is an important concept for parents to teach. Before you start your bird watching adventures, however, you need to know how to attract birds to your yard. Staring out the window at nothing will only lead […]
DIY Bug Balm: Natural Insect Repellent for Your Family
Two years ago I started making my own natural insect repellent spray and anti bug balm for our family. After getting tired of staring at all the many not-so-great-for-you bug sprays at the store and trying to find one that didn’t contain harmful ingredients, I gave up! Making your own homemade bug spray and DIY […]
Green Living Tips for a More Sustainable Lifestyle
A while back I was invited by the Nashville Home Show to share some green living ideas at their Music City Center show. What is green living? Well, it is living in a more sustainable environmentally friendly way. Being passionate about making green choices, I am happy to take the opportunity to share ideas for lessening our […]
Cooling Essential Oils Roll-On Recipe For Summer Days
The dog days of summer are here and it is officially hot in most parts of the country! Here, we basically start to sweat right when we walk outside. What about you? Well, I have this super cool (pun intended!) roll on made with essential oils that actually help cool the body. So whether you […]
Benefits Of Meal Planning Plus Tips To Get Started
Meal planning is all the rage these days and with really good reason. If you are wondering, “Why is meal planning so important?’ The answer is that learning how to make a meal plan has so many advantages. In fact, there are so many benefits of meal planning that it is hard to not sound like […]
25 Essential Oil Recipes That Will Rock Your World
Essential oils are oils that are obtained from plant material such as the leaves, stems, flowers, bark, or roots most frequently through steam distillation. Each essential oil offers not only the aroma of that plant but also the medicinal value of that plant. There are many potential applications and health benefits of essential oils as well […]